A Killer Weekend in Moab, Utah
Delicate Arch- Arches National Park
Moab, Utah is the ultimate destination for outdoor enthusiasts. We spent a weekend in April exploring Moab and here were some of our favorite things to pack into a 3-day trip!
Accommodation - Under Canvas Glamping
A unique place you could stay in Moab is Under Canvas Moab. They are open for reservations from March until October and have several different-sized glamping tents to choose from. There are also dog-friendly tent options! We opted for the tent with an in-tent bathroom. This was really convenient for us as it has a pully shower, toilet, and sink. The bed was so comfy and there was a wood-burning stove to keep us warm and cozy in our tent. Around the grounds, they have live music, games, activities, and firepits. They will also plan outings/adventures for you too! I can’t say enough great things about Under Canvas.
Arches and Canyonland National Parks
Arches National Park:
Arches National Park Tips:
Arrive super early to the park so it is less crowded and you do not get stuck in traffic coming into the park. It is also VERY hard to find parking later in the day, especially on weekends. Lots of driving in both National Parks!
If you plan to go to both Arches and Canyonlands National Park you could get the Annual Pass that you could use at any National Park in the USA for the rest of the year! Saves time & money overall.
Dogs are not allowed on Arches Trails.
It can get very very very hot- make sure you bring lots of H20!
Arches National Park Hikes:
Arches has a ton of hiking throughout the whole park and a lot of the trails are shorter loops. That means there can be a lot of driving but you can also pick 2-3 hikes to knock out in one day! Here were a few of our favorites that we did all in one day.
Delicate Arch Hike: Hands down my favorite hike and if you picked just one do this one! The hike is 3 miles RT.
Double Arch + The Window Trails: These are all in the same area and can be a nice stroll between them. Double Arch is about .6 miles RT and The Windows is 1 mile RT.
Canyonlands National Park:
Canyonlands National Park is insane. It is vast and surreal to stand on the edge of a cliff looking out. In my personal opinion, it is just as impressive of a place as The Grand Canyon. Canyonlands requires a lot of driving. In fact, you could spend days inside the park off-roading, hiking, and camping. From Moab, the closest section is the Island in the Sky area of the park. It is about a 45-minute drive. We just had one day and did Mesa Arch Trail .7 miles (I highly recommend this for sunrise ), The Grand View Point Trail 1.8 miles, and stopping at the Green River Overlook .2 miles.
ATV- Off Roading
Going off-roading in Moab is one of the most fun things you can do! We rented a Can-Am from High Point Hummer and ATV Tours and Rentals. I 100% recommend renting a Can-Am UTV over some of the other ATVs out there. They just look cooler and can handle more! This company offers full-day, half-day, and multiple-day rentals. We did a full-day rental and probably could have gotten away with a half-day. This company also offers guided tours if you are newer to off-roading. I will say we are not experts and did fine. They also give you a map of places to go so it makes it easy!
We did two trails: Fins & Things and Chicken Corner. Both were fun in their own ways! Fins & Things was much more difficult compared to Chicken Corner, but Chicken Corner had amazing views. I really wanted to try Hell’s Revenge but got too scared! Next time!
I highly recommend packing a lunch and lots of water so you can pull off somewhere gorgeous for a break!
Where to eat in Moab
Moab Food Truck Park: We absolutely loved this place and all the options it has! Truly every type of cuisine and a nice outdoor area to sit. There was live music on both days we went for lunch! (Dog Friendly)
Moab Diner: We ate here after we finished off-roading and the grilled cheese and chocolate milkshake hit so right! It is a perfectly classic 60’s diner vibe.
Doughbird Donuts: Truthfully I don’t love donuts…but this place had such cute & specialized donuts that I had to try. Thank goodness I did bc they were fire. They also have fried chicken (I don’t eat meat, but there were a ton of people waiting in line for it, so it must be good!)
Desert Bistro: The fanciest place we went to in Moab and the menu is fantastic! Make sure to grab a reservation way in advance!
We are already wanting to plan another trip back to Moab and bring our dog. If you have any recommendations of your own please leave a comment as I would love to hear them!
Enjoy Moab!
